Assessment and management of daytime lower urinary tract dysfunction is the first of seven electives in the Paediatric Continence course. This module will cover:
- initial assessment of daytime LUT dysfunction
- further assessment of daytime LUT function
- advanced assessment of daytime LUT function
- urotherapy
NOTE: You must complete the core unit, Introduction to Paediatric Continence before undertaking any of the electives.You will be able to enrol in this module, however will not be granted access until the core module is completed.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of Topic 1 Initial assessment of daytime lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUT), you should be able to:
- describe different types of bladder dysfunction symptoms
- describe what is involved in an assessment of daytime LUT dysfunction
- describe what needs to be covered when taking a history
- identify the different tools available for the assessment of LUT dysfunction and when to use them
- explain the role of a general paediatric physical examination in the assessment of LUT dysfunction.
By the end of Topic 2 Further assessment of lower urinary tract (LUT) function, you should be able to:
- explain the uses of uroflowmetry in the assessment of LUT symptoms
- describe the process of executing uroflowmetry
- interpret a flowmeter printout
- describe how to measure residual urine and identify when this is abnormal
- explain the uses of ultrasound in assessing LUT symptoms.
By the end of this Topic 3 Advanced assessment of lower urinary tract (LUT) function, you should be able to:
- explain when invasive assessment may be necessary
- describe the process of a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
- describe the Maximum Cystometric Capacity
- explain the main indicators for invasive urodynamics
- interpret findings of urodynamics.
By the end of this Topic 4 Urotherapy, you should be able to:
- define urotherapy
- outline the aims of urotherapy
- describe standard urotherapy education
- explain the importance of establishing appropriate voiding regimens as part of standard urotherapy
- identify appropriate lifestyle advice as part of standard urotherapy treatment
- identify appropriate support and monitoring required to maximise treatment success
- describe the importance of pelvic floor muscle training in urotherapy.
Details
Cost: Please refer to Provider's website
Suitable for: All degree qualified medical practitioners.
Study mode: 100% online
Topic 1 Initial assessment of daytime lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUT):
- History taking
- Physical examination
- Obtaining further information
- Case study: Ella
This topic will take approximately 55 minutes to complete.
Topic 2 Further assessment of lower urinary tract (LUT) function, covers:
- uroflowmetry
- using ultrasound to measure post void residual
- further use of ultrasound
This topic will take approximately 50 minutes to complete.
Topic 3: Advanced assessment of lower urinary tract (LUT) function, covers:
- Voiding cystourethrogram
- Urodynamics
- Cystoscopy
This topic will take approximately 50 minutes to complete.
Topic 4 Urotherapy, covering:
- Case study: Educating Ella
- Standard urotherapy
- Specific urotherapy interventions
This topic will take approximately 55 minutes to complete.
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